DOWNTOWN CULTURE Ambitious Vibes Candle Co. to open May 1 in Downtown Racine HOLLY GILVARY Apr 30, 2026 3 hrs ago 1 of 3 "I’m just really excited to bring something that hopefully can bring people to downtown and kind of be a part of the downtown culture," Garcia said. HOLLY GILVARY Customers will be able to mix and match scents for their own candles. HOLLY GILVARY Ambitious Vibes offers several options for both molds and dishes for customers to shape and hold their candles. HOLLY GILVARY Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save HOLLY GILVARY RACINE — AnaLisa Garcia started making candles as a mental health break after her hospital shifts at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.kAm}@H[ D96 :D @A6?:?8 2 DE@C67C@?E 7@C 96C 42?5=6\>2<:?8 3FD:?6DD[ p>3:E:@FD ':36D r2?5=6 r@>A2?J[ :? s@H?E@H? #24:?6]k^AmkAm“x 24EF2==J =62C?65 E9C@F89 *@F%F36 2?5 :E E@@< >6 `_ >@?E9D E@ A6C764E 42?5=6 >2<:?8] x 76== :? =@G6 H:E9 E96 H@@56? 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